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Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Higher intelligence can lead to greater polarization rather than alignment on contested facts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
15 hours ago

Research suggests that high intelligence doesn't protect against bad decisions - it makes people better at constructing convincing justifications for the bad decisions they were already going to make - Silicon Canals

Higher intelligence can lead to greater polarization rather than alignment on contested facts.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
9 hours ago

9 signs you have a genuinely sharp mind (even if you never thought of yourself as particularly intelligent) - Silicon Canals

Intelligence often manifests in quiet observation and attention to detail rather than loud proclamations or traditional measures of success.
more#intelligence
#generative-ai
more#generative-ai
UX design
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

Design has been solving the wrong problem

Design should prioritize real-life usability over aesthetic appeal to enhance long-term satisfaction with products.
Board games
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

We've gone mad for puzzles. This makes sense it's reassuring to have answers in these perplexing times | Joseph de Weck

Puzzle games have surged in popularity, providing mental stimulation and a sense of peace amid the chaos of modern life.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who mellow out as they get older aren't the ones who suffered less - they're the ones who decided, at some point and without always knowing they were deciding, that the suffering was going to make them more open rather than less, and that decision, remade daily in small ways that nobody notices, is the entire difference - Silicon Canals

Emotional responses to life's challenges can change over time, leading to greater peace and stability despite ongoing difficulties.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

3 tips from a cognitive scientist on how to beat decision fatigue

Cognitive effectiveness is influenced by circadian cycles and decision fatigue, which can be managed through effort-accuracy tradeoff strategies.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who constantly research self-improvement but never start aren't lazy - they've confused the feeling of learning with the feeling of changing - Silicon Canals

Learning about self-improvement can create a false sense of progress without actual change in behavior.
Design
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Future of Brain Health Is Architecture

The built environment significantly influences mental health, mood, and performance, with neuroscience guiding design for improved well-being.
Data science
fromMedium
3 days ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
#artificial-intelligence
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pupils in England are losing their thinking skills because of AI, survey suggests

Pupils using AI are losing critical thinking skills, with teachers expressing concerns over reliance on technology for learning.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

AI Doesn't Flatter You: It Does Something Worse

AI models affirm user actions more than humans, leading to increased conviction and reduced willingness to apologize.
more#artificial-intelligence
UX design
fromMedium
3 hours ago

The UX ground is shaking, synthetic users, building perspective

A clear design perspective is crucial; it defines what to exclude, ensuring focus on what truly matters.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Anthropic Says That Claude Contains Its Own Kind of Emotions

AI models like Claude can exhibit digital representations of human emotions that influence their behavior and outputs.
Artificial intelligence
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Damning study reveals how ChatGPT is damaging the way you think

Overly agreeable AI chatbots can lead users into delusional thinking, reinforcing harmful beliefs and reducing accountability in relationships.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why tech bros are so worried about AI having bad taste

Tech professionals emphasize the importance of 'taste' in an AI-driven world, fearing technology may diminish human judgment and creativity.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Anthropic Says That Claude Contains Its Own Kind of Emotions

AI models like Claude can exhibit digital representations of human emotions that influence their behavior and outputs.
more#ai
#mental-health
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I was quietly unhappy with my life for years and the most unsettling part wasn't the unhappiness - it was how functional I remained inside it, how well I performed contentment, how convincingly I answered fine to every person who asked, including myself - Silicon Canals

Pretending to be okay while feeling empty can trap individuals in a cycle of unhappiness.
Writing
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I was quietly unhappy with my life for years and the most unsettling part wasn't the unhappiness - it was how functional I remained inside it, how well I performed contentment, how convincingly I answered fine to every person who asked, including myself - Silicon Canals

Pretending to be okay while feeling empty can trap individuals in a cycle of unhappiness.
more#mental-health
Berlin
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How distance changes perception: The making of an observer

Understanding the United States involves navigating complex cultural and institutional landscapes shaped by personal experiences and global interactions.
Online learning
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

The Blind Spot That Makes Companies Repeat Costly Mistakes

Companies often fail to capture decision-making reasoning, leading to repeated mistakes and lost learning when leadership changes occur.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

More people are using AI to manage their money- but they won't let it make decisions alone | Fortune

Employees embrace AI for productivity but prefer human decision-making authority.
UX design
fromMedium
5 hours ago

We didn't mean to build this- engagement at any cost

Meta was fined $375 million for misleading users about platform safety, highlighting systemic issues in tech design and user protection.
#decision-making
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the most important life lesson isn't learning to make better decisions - it's learning to live peacefully with the ones you can't undo - Silicon Canals

Irreversible choices shape our lives and learning to coexist with them is crucial for mental well-being.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Make Better Decisions

Decision-making quality shapes life outcomes, with two main models: heroic-visionary and technocratic, each having significant flaws.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making

Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of work and life, influencing culture, relationships, and future choices.
Mindfulness
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology says the most important life lesson isn't learning to make better decisions - it's learning to live peacefully with the ones you can't undo - Silicon Canals

Irreversible choices shape our lives and learning to coexist with them is crucial for mental well-being.
Philosophy
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Make Better Decisions

Decision-making quality shapes life outcomes, with two main models: heroic-visionary and technocratic, each having significant flaws.
Mindfulness
fromInfoQ
6 days ago

Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making

Decision-making is a fundamental aspect of work and life, influencing culture, relationships, and future choices.
more#decision-making
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

When Parts Begin to Merge: Inside Integration

Integration is a complex, lived experience involving reorganization of the self, requiring safety and support systems for healing from complex trauma.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
17 hours ago

Why Confidence Doesn't Always Reflect True Self-Worth

Authentic self-worth is grounded in presence and self-acceptance, contrasting with fragile self-worth tied to external perceptions.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Draw the Line Between AI Insights and Human Decisions

High-performance teams leverage clear ownership and decision velocity to enhance AI-informed decision-making in competitive environments.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Short-term thinking can lead to regrets; mental time travel enhances decision-making and benefits organizations through Future Design.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

They're in clouds, electric sockets and even on toast. Why do humans see faces in everyday objects?

Face pareidolia is a common phenomenon where people see faces in inanimate objects and visual noise, influenced by symmetry and context.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
14 hours ago

Most people who overcame years of laziness didn't find motivation - they found a mirror they couldn't look away from - Silicon Canals

Self-awareness is crucial for real change; many people misperceive their own behaviors and motivations.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
10 hours ago

Psychology says people who want to change their lives but never start aren't lazy - they're waiting for a feeling of readiness that behavioral science confirms almost never arrives on its own - Silicon Canals

Feeling ready to act is often a byproduct of taking action, not a prerequisite.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Some people don't cancel plans because they're flaky. They committed when one version of their energy was available and the person who wakes up that morning is operating on a completely different reserves system. The commitment was real. The capacity isn't. - Silicon Canals

Cancelled plans reveal a flawed assumption about self-consistency and commitment, suggesting a need for a new understanding of social expectations.
Productivity
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

6 Signs You're a Smart Person

Intellectual creativity is a distinct form of intelligence often overlooked because society emphasizes artistic creativity, yet it represents equally valuable and powerful cognitive capability.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

What Is the 'Critical' in Critical Thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to analyze, evaluate, and make judgments for decision-making, not merely critiquing or criticizing ideas.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says the reason older people stop caring isn't emotional withdrawal - it's that they've finally learned to distinguish between what actually matters and what they were only caring about out of social obligation - Silicon Canals

Older individuals prioritize emotional connections over superficial relationships as they age, focusing on what truly matters in their lives.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Is AI's visual understanding mostly a 'mirage'? New research suggests so. | Fortune

Anthropic faces significant cybersecurity risks following multiple sensitive data leaks related to its new AI model, Mythos.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

The paradox of precision

Optimizing user experiences can lead to efficiency but may strip away the unique character that makes products memorable.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who grew up being told they were too sensitive didn't become less sensitive. They became editors. Every reaction now passes through a filter that decides whether the feeling is proportionate enough to be allowed out, and that filtering process is so automatic they genuinely believe they're calm when they're actually curating. - Silicon Canals

Sensitive children often suppress their emotions, leading to automated behaviors that mask true feelings.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who feel like they've been living someone else's life aren't confused or ungrateful - they're often the ones who were so good at adapting in childhood that they never stopped adapting long enough to find out who they actually were - Silicon Canals

Adapting to others' needs in childhood can lead to feeling disconnected and lost in adulthood.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

How behavioral science can help persuade our team to do one more user test

User testing is essential to identify usability issues and improve user trust before launching a product.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Psychology says the loneliest people in life aren't the ones nobody likes - they're the kind, helpful people everyone appreciates but nobody thinks to check on because they seem so self-sufficient - Silicon Canals

Highly capable, helpful individuals often feel lonely because their strength creates an illusion that they do not need support.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
3 weeks ago

Making good choices when life gets messy - practical wisdom relies on human judgment, not rules

Practical wisdom involves making sound judgments in complex situations where rules are unclear and competing values conflict.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Ideas We Aren't Ready to Understand-Yet

Collect ideas you don't understand but sense are important, as they trigger deeper cognitive processing and eventual insight through incubation.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says people who are nice on the surface but have no close friends aren't lonely because nobody wants them - they're lonely because the version of them that everyone wants is not the version that needs anything, and a self that never needs anything is a self that nobody ever gets close enough to actually know - Silicon Canals

Being nice can lead to emotional isolation and a lack of true connection with others.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Why Do We Read Reviews for Things We've Already Experienced?

People read reviews post-decision to validate experiences and alleviate inner conflict, not to gather new information.
#overthinking
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Psychology

Overthinking is rarely an advantage | Letter

Overthinkers can find relief and joy through proper diagnosis and treatment for anxiety, leading to a more fulfilling life.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Overthinkers often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience happiness is fundamentally different from most people - they can't feel joy without immediately calculating how and when they'll lose it - Silicon Canals

Chronic overthinkers experience positive emotions differently, often dampening their intensity and duration instead of savoring them.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Overthinkers often don't realize it but psychology says the way they experience happiness is fundamentally different from most people - they can't feel joy without immediately calculating how and when they'll lose it - Silicon Canals

Chronic overthinkers experience positive emotions differently, often dampening their intensity and duration instead of savoring them.
more#overthinking
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

People Don't Just Update Beliefs, They Test Them

Understanding psychological change requires recognizing the role of control and mastery in actively pursuing change despite familiar limitations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Self-taught people often don't realize it, but psychology says the way they solve problems is fundamentally different from most people - Silicon Canals

Self-taught individuals develop unique cognitive patterns that enhance problem-solving through exploration and unfocused thinking.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

People who were labeled 'too sensitive' often became adults who read rooms before anyone speaks, and the difference between those two things is about 20 years of misunderstanding - Silicon Canals

Sensitivity can evolve from a perceived weakness into a valuable skill for understanding emotional dynamics in various situations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

Psychology suggests the most attractive person in the room is almost never the one trying hardest to be - because effort in the direction of attractiveness is visible, and visibility of effort is the one thing that reliably cancels the effect it's trying to produce - Silicon Canals

Authenticity is more appealing than effortful perfection in social interactions.
#emotional-intelligence
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that the most emotionally intelligent people in a room are often the quietest, not because they have nothing to say but because they learned early that observation protects you in ways that speaking never did - Silicon Canals

Quiet individuals in professional settings often possess high emotional intelligence, using silence as a strategic tool for observation and understanding.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I spent my whole life feeling inadequate around 'educated' people until I realized that being able to read a room, sense what someone needs without them saying it, and know when to stay quiet is a form of genius most PhDs will never possess - Silicon Canals

The traditional hierarchy of intelligence undervalues emotional awareness and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for understanding human interactions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Behavioral scientists found that the most emotionally intelligent people in a room are often the quietest, not because they have nothing to say but because they learned early that observation protects you in ways that speaking never did - Silicon Canals

Quiet individuals in professional settings often possess high emotional intelligence, using silence as a strategic tool for observation and understanding.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I spent my whole life feeling inadequate around 'educated' people until I realized that being able to read a room, sense what someone needs without them saying it, and know when to stay quiet is a form of genius most PhDs will never possess - Silicon Canals

The traditional hierarchy of intelligence undervalues emotional awareness and interpersonal skills, which are crucial for understanding human interactions.
more#emotional-intelligence
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Silent Minds: Exploring the Absence of Inner Speech

Inner speech varies among individuals, and not everyone experiences it, indicating diverse cognitive processes.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Invisible Game: Jordan's Negative Space and Jung's Shadow

Michael Jordan and Carl Jung both emphasize the importance of recognizing overlooked spaces for extraordinary performance and deeper self-understanding.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who remember exactly what you ordered last time, what song you mentioned once, and which side of the bed you prefer aren't just thoughtful. They grew up scanning rooms for shifts in mood and tone, and the attentiveness everyone admires was originally a surveillance system built for survival. - Silicon Canals

Social attentiveness often stems from childhood survival mechanisms rather than inherent generosity or thoughtfulness.
Psychology
fromLesswrong
6 days ago

A Mirror Test For LLMs - LessWrong

A new measure of LLM self-awareness is proposed, but current models ultimately fall short in demonstrating true self-awareness.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the most self-centered people in any room aren't the ones who talk loudest - they're the ones who respond to every story you tell with a story about themselves, so automatically and so consistently that they've long since stopped noticing they do it - Silicon Canals

Conversational narcissism involves shifting focus in conversations back to oneself, often without awareness, hindering genuine connection.
Education
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Is It Time to Think About Your Thinking?

Metacognition—the ability to think about and regulate one’s own thoughts—best predicts superior intelligence and supports learning, creativity, and problem solving, and can be developed.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says if someone secretly dislikes you they'll almost never say it out loud - but their body will, in the microseconds before they've decided what their face is supposed to be doing, and learning to read those moments is one of the more uncomfortable social skills available to anyone willing to develop it - Silicon Canals

Microexpressions reveal true emotions faster than conscious control, providing insights into feelings that words may conceal.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology suggests if you still write things down on paper instead of your phone you aren't resisting progress - you've found something that works and are practicing the increasingly rare skill of not replacing it simply because something newer arrived, and that skill, applied consistently, turns out to predict a surprising number of other things about how you make decisions - Silicon Canals

Handwriting enhances cognitive engagement and memory retention compared to typing, leading to better decision-making and creativity.
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Scientists work out why the car you just overtook seems to reappear

Dr. Conor Boland explained that red-light timing can erase small speed advantages, allowing a slower car to catch up again and again. He noted, 'You pass a car, and then a few minutes later, it ends up beside you again.' This phenomenon is partly psychological, as we remember surprising moments when the same car shows up again, but it is also built into how traffic works.
Psychology
Psychology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

3 habits of self-directed learners, according to brilliant polymaths

Brilliant minds share repeatable habits of directed learning and obsession, which anyone can practice regardless of talent or intelligence.
Psychology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Stop trying to 'educate' people into changing. Science proves it doesn't work

False assumptions hinder change; simply providing information does not guarantee behavior change.
Psychology
fromNews Center
5 days ago

Imagination is More Than Sensory Replay - News Center

Higher-level brain systems play a central role in imagination, suggesting it emerges from holistic processing rather than just sensory reactivation.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

New Research: Some People Really Do Fall for Corporate BS

Employees impressed by corporate gibberish perform poorly in decision-making and confuse it with business savvy.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why We Don't Change-Even When We Know What's Wrong

Insight alone is insufficient for change; real experiences are necessary to challenge ingrained beliefs and expectations.
Psychology
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Why we're skeptical of the emotions we see on our screens | Cornell Chronicle

Emotional expressions on social media are often viewed as less authentic and persuasive in political discourse.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Psychology says people who ask 'how can I learn to be more empathetic' already possess the one trait that matters most - self-awareness - while people who claim they're already empathetic rarely are - Silicon Canals

Self-awareness is essential for developing genuine empathy and emotional intelligence.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Our Inner Life Rules: Habit or Choice?

Inner rules governing self-treatment are often inherited and unexamined, with therapy providing a chance to consciously choose them.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Skeptics Can't See the Evidence They Demand

Skepticism can become a defended belief that biases perception and evidence evaluation rather than remaining a neutral scientific stance.
Psychology
fromMedium
3 years ago

Draw Little Conclusions, Not Big Ones

Avoid drawing broad conclusions from single negative events because overgeneralizing can lead to unnecessary, lasting losses and missed opportunities.
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